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A political analyst has said Beijing might be eager to reinforce its stance on Hong Kong as critics slam the city’s recent national security trials. Photo: David Wong

Hong Kong politics

Beijing official’s speech signals Hong Kong has never been ‘independent’: experts

Beijing official Zhang Yong recently said ‘Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong’ guiding principle implies oversight by central authorities.

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Hong Kong courts

No remote hearings for national security, criminal trials under Hong Kong bill

22 Nov 2024 - 7:30PM

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong franchised bus firms feel heat over proposed fare increases

22 Nov 2024 - 6:08PM

Hong Kong national security law

Beijing voices support for jailing of 45 opposition activists

Central government’s liaison office also condemns US and other countries for ‘attacks’ against judicial system.

22 Nov 2024 - 12:26AMvideocam

Legal scholar Benny Tai leaves the Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre in 2021. He was deemed the scheme mastermind and jailed for 10 years. Photo: Winson Wong

Jimmy Lai trial

Lai says no ‘serious violence’ at storming of Hong Kong Legco – as it happened

Former media boss also rejects claims from ex-Apple Daily staff over grip on editorial direction, creation of sanctions list targeting Hongkongers.

21 Nov 2024 - 9:41PM

Hong Kong politics

How did judges decide prison sentences handed down in Hong Kong 47 trial?

Sentences ranging from four years and two months to 10 years for conspiracy to commit subversion were proportionate with severity of crime, experts say.

21 Nov 2024 - 8:30AMvideocam

Hong Kong courts

Editorial | Subversion sentences close difficult chapter as Hong Kong rule of law prevails

Justice neither delayed nor denied in Hong Kong’s longest-running national security case that saw jail terms for 45 opposition figures.

21 Nov 2024 - 6:15AM

Elsa Wu, foster mother of defendant Hendrick Lui, holds up a banner reading “The righteous shall live; the wicked shall perish”, ahead of the sentencing hearing. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong move to make helmets mandatory for cyclists postponed to 2025

More time needed to study age requirements and practices in other jurisdictions, government says.

21 Nov 2024 - 12:34AM

Hong Kong courts

45 Hong Kong activists jailed for 4 to 10 years over plot to topple government

Former legal scholar and ‘mastermind’ Benny Tai receives 10-year prison term.

20 Nov 2024 - 12:18AMvideocam

Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong 47: when will jailed activists in security trial be released?

Claudia Mo among four set to be released in six months, after spending nearly four years in custody, but others still face years behind bars.

19 Nov 2024 - 11:31PMvideocam

Former legislator Claudia Mo was one of those handed the lightest sentence of four years and two months. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong transport

3 Hong Kong franchised bus firms apply to increase fares by up to 9.5%

KMB and New Lantao Bus want to raise fares by 6.5 per cent, while Citybus is seeking an increase of nearly 9.5 per cent for most routes.

18 Nov 2024 - 11:22PM

Citybus and KMB have applied to increase fares by 9.5 percent and 6.5 per cent, respectively. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong transport

Reduced tolls at Hong Kong’s Tai Lam Tunnel could be rolled out in 2025

Authorities leaning towards implementing time-based tolls at the tunnel, government source says.

18 Nov 2024 - 8:46PM

Hong Kong society

1.5% of Hong Kong civil servants are disabled, lawmakers call for more hires

Unemployment rate for people with disabilities was 11 per cent in 2020, compared with 5.8 per cent citywide.

18 Nov 2024 - 9:44PM

Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Would cooling-off period stop Hongkongers from being burned by gym hard sell?

Customers of failed fitness chain Physical say they prepaid large amounts for services to be used over many years.

15 Nov 2024 - 9:03PMvideocam

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong needs credible fertility policies, not baby photos in offices

A lawmaker’s suggestion that government offices put up photos of babies has gained attention, but there are weightier matters that warrant discussion.

11 Nov 2024 - 9:30AMvideocam

A couple takes a selfie in front of a poster featuring a baby, during an exhibition of children’s products at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on August 2. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s Democratic Party hosts banquet after several forced cancellations

Police officers appear at opposition party’s 30th anniversary celebrations, but leave without making any arrests.

9 Nov 2024 - 11:30PM

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong moves to restrict business use of medical terms such as ‘clinical’

Government seeks to better protect public from falling for misleading claims, but some professionals say proposal goes too far.

5 Nov 2024 - 9:24PMvideocam

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong to speed up inclusion of ‘space oil’ in dangerous drugs law

Security chief says original time frame for completing legislative work in second quarter has been revised and authorities now aiming for February date.

5 Nov 2024 - 11:25PM

Evidence seized during a police raid on a “space oil” lab that resulted in three people being arrested in July. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong minister says goal to retain only 50,000 talent a year will be met

Government does not intend to ‘babysit’ talent but rather help them settle in Hong Kong by providing them with opportunities, labour chief Chris Sun says.

28 Oct 2024 - 11:20PM

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong may add more voting sites near border for mainland-based residents

But constitutional affairs chief Erick Tsang says authorities have no plans to revise voting laws to allow Hongkongers to vote outside city.

27 Oct 2024 - 11:06PM

Hong Kong economy

Need for HK$700 million gallery on prime Hong Kong site questioned

Government plans to set up a gallery on Wan Chai waterfront to showcase major projects such as Northern Metropolis.

23 Oct 2024 - 3:30AM

The San Tin area is to become a tech hub under government plans. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong holds off privacy law revamp over concerns of impact on businesses

Privacy watchdog says stakeholders feel stiffer penalties over data breaches ‘should be done carefully amid lukewarm economic climate’.

22 Oct 2024 - 11:19PM

Calls for the reform of the city’s privacy law have mounted following a spate of data breaches in recent years. Photo: Shutterstock

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to open part-time job market to non-local undergraduates

Authorities are looking to tackle manpower shortage by opening up employment opportunities previously reserved for postgraduate students.

19 Oct 2024 - 8:51AM

John Lee policy address 2024

14 things you need to know about Hong Kong leader John Lee’s third policy address

New rules to eradicate substandard subdivided flats and measures to attract visitors from Middle East, Asean and mainland among highlights.

16 Oct 2024 - 6:04PM

Hong Kong society

Plan for HK$336 million Chinese culture centre in Hong Kong gets initial nod

Chinese Culture Experience Centre expected to receive about 80,000 to 90,000 visitors annually on completion in 2028.

15 Oct 2024 - 7:00AM

Two old blocks of Whitfield Barracks were converted into the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre in 2005. Photo: Chong Fat/Wikimedia Commons

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong builders owe ‘HK$290 million in unpaid wages, subcontractor fees’

Hong Kong Construction Industry Employees General Union says HK$70 million is owed in unpaid wages and benefits.

9 Oct 2024 - 8:19PM

Salaries will be frozen for most construction workers because of the sluggish economy. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong lawmakers call for contingency plans after mega drone show cancelled

Ionospheric interference, mainly caused by solar storms, forces cancellation of two drone shows for National Day celebrations.

2 Oct 2024 - 12:14AM

Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Cut red tape to reduce costs of construction in Hong Kong

Spiralling expense and occasional delays of civil engineering projects risk damaging the competitiveness of Hong Kong.

1 Oct 2024 - 7:30AM

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Legislative Council of Hong Kong

The Legislative Council of Hong Kong is made up of 70 members who debate and pass bills. Half of the Legco members are directly elected by voters in geographical constituencies and the remaining 35 members are returned by 29 functional constituencies. The next elections will be held in September 2020.

last updated:

9 September, 2024